Speed, speed limits and accidents

Published

1 January 1994

ISBN

1-84608-057-6

Author

Finch, DJ, Kompfner, P, Lockwood, CR, Maycock, G

Pages

24

Reference

PR58

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This paper reviews the available research evidence for the effect of speed and speed limits on road accidents. It is structured to reflect the evidence currently available on: (i) the effect of speed limits on mean traffic speeds and proportion of speeding drivers; (ii) the effect of speed limits on accidents; and (iii) the relationship between speed and accident risk.